U.S. County · Profile

Lincoln County

19.7KTotal Population
45Pop. Density (per sq mi)
-10.88%Growth Rate
Data as of 2023

Population

Lincoln County has a population of 19,701 as of 2023. It is located in West Virginia.

Demographics

The following demographic data represents the racial and ethnic composition of Lincoln County based on the most recent Census Bureau estimates.

Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino (any race):1.2%

Race & Ethnicity Breakdown

Race/EthnicityPercentagePopulation
White97.7%19,248
Two or More Races1.6%315
Hispanic or Latino1.2%236
Asian0.4%79
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander0.2%39
Black or African American0.1%20
American Indian/Alaska Native0.1%20
Some Other Race0.0%0

Marital Status (Age 15+)

Economics & Income

Economic indicators and income statistics for Lincoln County based on American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates.

Median Household Income
$50,985
31.6% below national average
Per Capita Income
$26,713
30.3% below national average
Poverty Rate
19.2%
67.0% above national average
Median Age
43.7 years

Income & Poverty

$50,985Median Household Income
$26,713Per Capita Income
19.2%Poverty Rate
TypeMedian IncomeMean Income
Households$50,985$65,505
Families$56,184$77,389
Married-couple Families$56,184$62,926
Nonfamily Households$18,691$20,186

Sources

All data presented on this page is sourced from official U.S. government sources and is accurate as of 2023. Data is updated annually when new estimates become available.

1
U.S. Census Bureau - American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates

Population, demographics, income, poverty, and age data for Lincoln County, West Virginia.

2
U.S. Census Bureau - Population Estimates Program

Annual population estimates for counties.

3
U.S. Census Bureau - Decennial Census

Official population counts and demographic data from the decennial census.

Data Methodology

The statistics shown are estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS) and Population Estimates Program. Margins of error apply but are not shown. For the most current and detailed data, please visit the U.S. Census Bureau website.

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